School pupils caught with narcotics in Newholmes

Earlier this afternoon, just after 4pm, Mi7 Reaction Officers were patrolling the Newholmes area alongside Mountain Rise police officers when they spotted a group of young men loitering on a grassy area at the roadside.

Upon closer inspection, they were found to be teenagers, some in school uniform and others in casual clothing. Around them, the area was littered with plastic bottles, paper cups, and empty packets of snacks.

They started behaving suspiciously as police and Reaction Officers drove by, scuffling around and shoving items into their backpacks. This drew the police’s attention and they pulled over to investigate.

Police initiated a search of all the members of the group, with Mi7 Reaction Officers assisting. They found cigarettes, marijuana, and bottles of cough syrup containing codeine.

Choosing reform and discipline over harsh punishment, the team opted to sit the young men down and give them a stern tongue-lashing on the dangers of drug abuse and ill behaviour. They proceeded to get the group to clean the area of their mess and confiscated all the substances they were carrying before asking them to vacate.